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Almost 20,000 asthma-free healthy Danes were surveyed in 1994 and again in 2002. The researchers found that, compared to moderate drinkers, abstainers and infrequent drinkers had a 46% greater risk of developing asthma. Heavy drinkers had a 26% greater risk compared to moderate alcohol consumers. In calculating risks, the researchers controlled or adjusted for age, sex, smoking, body mass index, and level of education.

A similar U-shaped curve has also been found for the relationship between alcohol consumption and the development of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and many other medical conditions.

Asthma is a common chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the airways and lungs. The disease has no cure and can be fatal.